Napoli Secures Late Win Against Hellas Verona with Lukaku's Stoppage-Time Goal
T.E (Elbotola)
28 February 2026at19:15
Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over hosts Hellas Verona at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium today, in a match part of Serie A's 27th round. The visitors opened the scoring early through Rasmus Højlund in the second minute, following an assist from Antonio Vergara. John Daniel Akpa Akpro then leveled the score for the home side in the 64th minute.
The decisive goal came in the 96th minute of stoppage time, when Romelu Lukaku found the net to seal the win for his team. This result sees Napoli climb to 53 points, placing them third in the league, just one point behind second-placed AC Milan. Hellas Verona, meanwhile, remains in 20th position with 15 points.
Q&A
What happened in the Napoli vs. Hellas Verona match?
Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona in Serie A's 27th round. Rasmus Højlund opened the scoring early, but Hellas Verona equalized before Romelu Lukaku netted a decisive goal in stoppage time to seal the win.
How does this win affect Napoli's league standing?
This crucial victory propels Napoli to third place in the Serie A standings. They now have 53 points, positioning them just one point behind second-placed AC Milan, significantly boosting their European qualification hopes.
How does Napoli's victory impact their pursuit of higher league positions?
Napoli's 2-1 win against Hellas Verona is vital for their league ambitions. The victory moves them to 53 points, placing them third in Serie A and just one point shy of second-placed AC Milan, intensifying their challenge for a Champions League spot.